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211 blog articles for 'protein'
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Refreshing Sports Recovery Drink
Sports drinks have become a staple in our society, so it can be easy to overlook that some may contain artificial ingredients. Why not start making your own with wholesome ingredients you choose to include on your own? This recipe is made with popular and healthy ingredients like tart cherry juice, lemon, honey, water and salt. With just five ingredients, you can give your joints support and replenish those electrolytes. Time: 5 min Serving size: 8 oz Ingredients: 2 1/2...
07/02/25 • Swanson Health
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What Are Some Common Magnesium Myths (and Are They True)?
While magnesium is pretty amazing, we do need to clear the air about a few misconceptions we’ve heard over the years. Myth: All magnesium supplements are the same. Reality: There are actually several different forms of magnesium available to help target specific needs. Myth: Magnesium deficiency is rare. Reality: More people than you think aren’t getting enough magnesium during the day. Data from the USDA indicates that nearly half of all Americans consume insufficient amounts of magnesium daily.1 ...
11/20/25 • Swanson staff
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Best Supplements for Men Over 30: Essential Nutrients for Peak Performance
Why Men Over 30 Need Targeted Nutritional Support Beginning around age 30, certain physiological changes can have an effect on men’s wellness and your ability to enjoy your favorite activities. Changes to muscle mass, flexibility or stamina and impacts on cardiovascular health, sexual health or cognitive function. The good news: there are many proactive measures and supportive wellness supplements available to help bolster health now and for years to come. Here’s a listing of some of the best supplements for...
06/24/25 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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8 Ways to Use Hemp for Mind Body & Home
Hemp is certainly having its moment in the sun, and with good reason. It can be used in countless ways to promote overall wellbeing in your body, in your mind and in your home. But if you’re not exactly sure where to start, the world of hemp products can be rather overwhelming. To get you started, we’ve highlighted eight easy ways to use this multifaceted plant every day of the week. 1. Add Hemp Hearts to Your Morning Breakfast Routine...
06/01/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Stoneground Mustard Vinaigrette
Impress your guests with homemade vinaigrette! Making your own dressings, dips and vinaigrettes at home is so easy and is a great way to skip all of the preservatives and unnecessary added ingredients of packaged products. Natural ingredients, quick prep and great flavor is what you’ll get from this Stoneground Mustard Vinaigrette! “I love this on salads. I plan on using it as a dip for soft pretzels, too!” – Lacey A. Time: 5 Serves: 16 Serving size: 1 tbsp...
01/13/26 • Anthony N.
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Cilantro Lime Grilled Corn
Everyone loves corn on the cob.This recipe will take your corn-making skills to the next level! Grilling corn makes it easy to add your favorite ingredients, wrap everything in foil and put them on the grill to cook to perfection. Give this recipe a try this summer. Trust us, you’ll be impressed! “The flavor of this corn is subtle, but delicious! It’s a good alternative to traditional butter-covered corn.” – April E. Time: 40 Serves: 4 Serving size: 1 cob...
01/13/26 • Swanson staff
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25 Detox Smoothies to Cleanse Your Body
Updated | 1/25/2021 Detoxifying is an important part of overall wellness. Cleansing your body will help it to maintain better digestive and immune health, boost energy, promote healthy hair and skin, and jump start your weight loss goals. There are various cleansing and detoxifying supplements on the market, but you can also drink to your health with tasty smoothie recipes or eat a detoxifying meal. Traditional detox smoothies consist of fruits and/or vegetables with ice and some form of liquid,...
03/23/16 • Jenna M.
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Mini Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
These cookies don’t get their sweet flavor from sugar. Instead, we use erythritol due to its low glycemic index. The other distinguishing flavor comes from cinnamon. Instead of butter, we used coconut oil. Full of medium-chain fatty acids, coconut oil is perfect for cooking and baking. Combining these ingredients with vanilla and cream of tartar gives these cookies the unmistakable snickerdoodle taste and look. Time: 15 minutesServes: 24Serving size: 1 cookie Ingredients: Dough 1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil 1...
11/05/20 • Swanson Staff
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Back to School Health Tips
With the first day of school right around the corner, it’s a busy time of the year for parents and children alike. Between shopping for school supplies, picking the perfect backpack, finding an outfit for the first day, and trying to make the most out of the remaining days of summer, there’s just a lot going on! This is one of the most important times of the year because getting your children off to a great start for school, no...
07/31/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Oven-Baked Spinach Dip
Spinach dip is always a good idea. “This spinach dip has a really nice combination of flavors, and I like that it isn’t too thick or creamy.” –Bella D. Time: 30 Serves: 10 Serving size: 1/4 cup Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt 1 10 oz. package frozen spinach 1/4 yellow or white onion, chopped 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 tsp paprika 1/3 cup almonds, chopped 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated...
01/13/26 • Anthony N.
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Creamy Ginger Tea
Pinkies up, fancy folk, because it’s tea time! This Creamy Ginger Tea concoction is worthy of a queen, but as sweet as a handmaiden. The base of this recipe is black tea—which comes with a plethora of health benefits—and is enhanced with almond milk, ginger and lemon grass to give you a gorgeously flavorful tea that will leave your sweet tooth fulfilled and your insides dancing with nutritional satisfaction. Embrace the queen within and give this recipe a go. Hurry,...
01/13/26 • Swanson Health
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5 Beginner Tips for Going Gluten Free
If you are sensitive to gluten or you’ve decided to eliminate gluten from your diet for any other reason, it may seem like gluten is in almost everything at first. Thankfully, there are still plenty of delicious foods you can eat while following a gluten-free diet—you just need to know where to look. We’ve put together this guide for going gluten free to offer tips and helpful information for anyone making a transition to gluten-free living. What is Gluten, Anyway?...
04/30/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Crispy Honey Brussels Sprouts
Move over, green beans, Brussels sprouts are quickly becoming the favored green side dish! These are no ordinary Brussels sprouts, though. They’re crispy, sweet, tangy and tender. Most importantly, they’re roasted. As opposed to steaming, roasting the Brussels sprouts gives them a caramelized, crispy texture that pairs well with the balsamic vinegar and honey. A touch of olive oil, salt and pepper make these little veggies irresistible. Try something new this weekend and venture into the world of Crispy Honey...
01/13/26 • Swanson Health
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Real Food: A Revival or a Revolution?
Today, the interest in real foods has become more than just a trend. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed these days to find a nutritionist or dietitian who'd argue that a refined, processed diet is superior to a whole foods diet rich in fruits and vegetables. But even for the kale smoothie enthusiasts among us, it’s still nearly impossible to get all the nutrients we need through food alone. Unfortunately, only 38% of Americans regularly consume a healthful diet.1 So, what...
06/14/22 • Swanson staff
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The Mediterranean Diet: Benefits, Research and How to Try It
Discover the Mediterranean diet, its research-backed benefits, key foods, and simple ways to get started.
06/06/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Quinoa and Cranberry Salad
Sick of the same old spinach salads? It's time to try something new. This Quinoa and Cranberry Salad features a not-so-secret ingredient—Brussels sprouts! This versatile vegetable is packed with nutrition: vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, fiber, potassium, omega-3 fatty acids and more. Pair that with the flavors of our tangy citrus vinaigrette for a delightful dish! This is the salad to bring to parties if you want to show your friends how serious you are about salad. — Jenna M....
01/13/26 • Swanson Health
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Pack Your Pantry: How to Make a Real Food Pantry
Is your pantry packed with the right foods? Keeping healthy food on hand is the key to eating well, getting the nutrients you need and losing weight. If you have unhealthy foods around, there’s a higher chance you’ll eat those instead. Pack your pantry with real foods and nutrient-rich essential ingredients to ensure you always have wholesome, good-for-you options available. As a bonus, real food makes for a tidy pantry, and healthy, whole food ingredients might inspire you to experiment...
06/12/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Quick and Easy Pumpkin Pie Cookie Dough Hummus
You may have heard the phrase, “pumpkin spice and everything nice.” Well, ‘tis the season for pumpkin everything. However, not all pumpkin foods are necessarily healthy, so we’re making one you can really dig into. Delicious on its own, but also pairs well with pretzels, fruit, veggies or crackers. This pumpkin pie cookie dough—or pumpkin pie hummus you might say—comes together with just a few ingredients and will be a go-to recipe all year long! Time: 10 minutes Serves: 12...
07/02/25 • Swanson Staff
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Spirulina Benefits and Why This Algae Is a Superfood
Discover spirulina benefits for immune support, heart health, energy, gut health, and weight management in this science-backed guide.
06/10/26 • Swanson Staff
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Vegan Baking: Easily Replace Eggs in Your Favorite Recipes
Being flexible is an invaluable trait to have. Whether you’re looking for food replacement hacks or healthier alternatives for sugar, it’s useful to have the ability to “go with the flow,” especially when you’re out of the ingredients you usually use. Eggs are a staple in a lot of households. So if the store is fresh out or if you’re just looking to make a dietary change, it can be a little intimidating trying to figure out what to use...
04/19/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Easy Sweet Potato Turkey Burger Sliders Recipe
Looking for a quick and easy meal to fuel you up after a great workout without wasting too much time in the kitchen?This is for you!Let’s turn your average burger into a nutrient packed, healthy post-workout meal using a delicious sweet potato as a bun replacement. You can even pre-prep all the ingredients and re-heat this meal in a couple of minutes to make this a quick meal option to fuel you up the right way.This meal is packed with...
12/29/20 • Swanson Staff
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Decide Your Diet: How to Decide Your Daily Diet
Does your diet 'fit' you? Deciding to follow a healthy diet and exercise plan is one of the best things you can do to take care of yourself. But before you start, there are a few things you should consider to increase your chances of long-term success. Starting a new plan is usually the easy part—sticking to it can be tough, especially if the plan doesn’t fit your lifestyle, budget or other needs. Here are seven things you should think...
05/11/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Know Your Numbers: A Guide for Heart Health
If keeping your heart healthy is on your mind this February during Heart Health Month, learning what your numbers mean is a great place to start. Five main numbers influence your risk of heart disease, and understanding these can help you keep your heart healthy. Blood Pressure Blood pressure is checked at almost every doctor’s appointment because it is a simple measurement that provides clues for your health and cardiovascular well-being. It is two numbers that measure the pressure in...
01/26/26 • Medically reviewed by Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD, CDCES, CDN
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Gingerbread Latte
The snow is falling. The fireplace is crackling. The house smells like freshly baked cookies. This perfect winter scene wouldn’t be complete without a warm, seasonal drink in hand. A gingerbread latte is ideal this time of year, and the recipe is so easy to follow! It combines coffee with the most popular flavors of the season: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and more. Each latte is only 35 calories, which makes it great to pair with holiday sweets. Enjoy! I would...
07/02/25 • Swanson Health
